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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,187.13, 30,618.39 and 12,115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,187.13, 30,618.39 and 12,115.64 is: 16,719.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,187.13 : 30,618.39 = 12,115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,187.13/30,618.39 = 12,115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,187.13x = 30,618.39 × 12,115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,187.13x = 370,961,444.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,961,444.45/22,187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,719.67

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